Medway · England
Asbestos Testing in Moor Street
Asbestos testing in Moor Street and across Medway: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing for Moor Street
Asbestos testing near Moor Street
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. From tiles found under carpet and garage roofs before replacement, we deal with garage roof sheets, floor tiles and textured ceilings and more.
In areas like Moor Street, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Moor Street (ME8)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
Moor Street properties and asbestos testing
Moor Street is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Moor Street is within our Medway area, for tests of every size. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Moor Street, from near Church of St Margaret outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Leigh Academy Rainham, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. Moor Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in ME8 start with the postcode and some photos. From Seymour Road, Horseman's Green Road and South Bush Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Moor Street we cover include Rainham (1 mile west), Hartlip (1 mile south-east), Meresborough (1 mile south-west), Breach (1 mile east) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles west), Strood (7 miles west), Luton (4 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Riverside Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Moor Street, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Moor Street: your questions answered
Do you cover Moor Street and the area around Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.8 miles north-west of Moor Street, and we cover both.
Could my house in Moor Street contain asbestos?
If your home in Moor Street was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Moor Street
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear next steps
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
How it works
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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After we’ve finished in Moor Street
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
After we have finished:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
How we price asbestos testing
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
- The survey type
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Why people call us in Moor Street
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
If you let flats near Rainham (Kent) station, testing before work avoids delays.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The number of samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note